The Company Doctors - Business Exam Room: Recent Episodes
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The Company Doctors – Business Exam Room Podcast focuses on inspiring and motivating leaders and business families by interviewing entrepreneurs, business owners, non-profit founders and people of interest. We share their successes, failures, different approaches, practical tips and provide insight into what guides them, to help you in your journey to find success, professionally and personally. Hosted by business turn-around guru, Randy McKinley and Eileen Frere-McKinley, a veteran broadcaster, former reporter with KABC TV- Los Angeles, CBC TV and Radio.
Steps to Land Your Dream Job with Mark Brenner. The Company Doctors Episode 28
Whether you’re a recent college graduate new to the job market or you’re tired of your job and want to try something new, hiring and staffing expert Mark Brenner explains his step-by-step approach to choose the right career, then land the right position with the right company.
From what to include in a winning resume, to how to prepare for the job interview. Mark also talks about how to beat Automated Tracking System software so your resume reaches an actual human being.
Mark has co-authored the book, “It’s your Career – It’s Your Choice”.
You want to build your brand, share your expertise or your inspiring background story and your dream is to do that by writing a book.
It’s not always easy, but our guest Ron Voller has some advice to help make the process a little easier. Ron is a writer, producer and author. His most recent book is “Hubble, Humason and the Big Bang. The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe”.
Ron has also produced and created events for New York Fashion Week, Yahoo! and Bloomberg, and worked alongside Emmy Award winners and Tony Award winners to produce events in the theatre industry.
Ron is also working on his Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at John’s Hopkins University.
He recently sat down with The Company Doctors.
From L.A. to the French Riviera. Business owner Ivy Dai shares the ups and downs of her journey that started with a passion for cooking and included opening her own café in the south of France. The lessons learned, including knowing when to ask for help.
Do you post on LinkedIn but get little response? LinkedIn influencer, Troy Hipolito shares his story about how he got to where he is now, teaching the dos and don’ts of the social networking site. Learn how to improve your profile to boost your visibility and make genuine connections to attract the right clients.
Starting fresh. Organizational techniques that any company can use to save time, cut labor costs and save money using simple 5S’s.
Whether you’re working remotely, or you’re on-site, maybe you’re a small business owner, or you run a manufacturing plant…when was the last time you took a look around and got your place in order?
There is 10-30% savings staring you in the face.
It’s amazing what you will find that you don’t need and how much labor you can save.
The Company Doctors CEO - Randy McKinley shares 5S’s techniques to help businesses get organized and save money - FAST!
Living the Dream: Bringing a list of ideas to life. Southern California restaurant owners Viet Pham and his sister Huong share how their family went from being refugees to business owners, surviving the pandemic and recently managing to open a new restaurant, that gives back to those in need. @GoodVibesHB @therecessroom
Best-sellingauthor, entrepreneur Daniel Blue shares tips on how you can access money for your company to pay off debt or even expand your business or start a new one by tapping into your retirement, by using a self-directed retirement account, penalty and tax-free. Daniel’s own story is a unique one, after battling drug addiction as a teenager. He decided he had to turn his life around, after becoming a father at 19. You can hear more on The Company Doctors podcast, Episode 22.
“HOW TO MOTIVATE YOUR EMPLOYEES”.
We talk about how to motivate employees during these challenging times. Business turnaround guru Randy McKinley Shares practical tips that can be put into place without costing you a penny."
Hacks for equality – equalithons. Helping to showcase under-represented tech talent to potential employers, at the same time, giving back to specific causes and helping companies improve the workplace for women and minorities in tech.
MARIE ROKER-JONES—CO-FOUNDED ESSTEEM WITH HUGO SEUREAU
Episode 19 - Carousel USA VP Elisha Ogg talks car turntables and innovative solutions for cramped quarters. From finding a solution for tight parking spaces at home to spinning dance floors in night clubs.
How a California company revolutionized the management of small spaces.
The Company Doctors Randy McKinley, Eileen Frere and Carousel's Elisha Ogg
Bob Peterson - The Power of Mentorship
In this episode—we look at the power of mentorship. Our guest Bob Peterson went from being a homeless teenager, discovered by two OC Sheriff’s investigators, to earning the position of second-in-command at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department decades later. Bob’s amazing story illustrates just how successful you can be with the help of mentors.
IN THIS EPISODE THE COMPANY DOCTORS IS GOING TO SHINE THE BRIGHT LIGHT ON THE BUSINESS EXAM ROOM TABLE—TO LOOK AT WHERE THE JOBS WILL BE…2.5 MILLION JOBS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL NEED TO BE FILLED. WE’RE TALKING “STEM” CAREERS –THAT’S IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. A NON-PROFIT, CALLED “PROJECT SCIENTIST” IS HELPING TO GET MORE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN INTERESTED IN STEM —BOOSTING THEIR CONFIDENCE TO LET THEM KNOW IT IS POSSIBLE. SANDY MARSHALL IS THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF PROJECT SCIENTIST. SHE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA WHILE WORKING FOR NASCAR.
PROJECT SCIENTIST OFFERS HANDS-ON IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS INTERESTED IN “STEM” -- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING OR MATH. VIRTUAL, FOR NOW, BUT GIRLS RECEIVE HANDS-ON KITS AND LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED, CREDENTIALED TEACHERS.
WE LOOK AT SOMETHING PRACTICED DAILY BY SOME OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCERS—FROM OPRAH WINFREY TO THE FOUNDER OF PANDA EXPRESS, ANDREW CHERNG
THAT IS MEDITATIVE BREATHING.
OUR GUEST--MANDAR APTE KNOWS THE POWER OF MEDITIATION …HE NOT ONLY TEACHES IT, BUT HE IS AN AWARD-WINNING SOCIAL INTRAPRENEUR FOR CREATING A LEARNING PROGRAM AT SHELL OIL--THAT TAUGHT WORKERS MEDITATION TECHNIQUES TO FOSTER INNOVATION.
HE LEFT SHELL—AND IS NOW THE FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NON-PROFIT--CITIES4PEACE—COMMITTED TO SPREADING PEACE AND MENTAL WELL-BEING.
Join this #leadership training https://bit.ly/2TfJql2 taught by @mandarapte108 based on #meditation practices to improve #mentalhealth #wellbeing. All funds raised support the nonprofit @cities4peace @iahv #COVID19 #LeadershipMatters
How to unleash your talents and promote a culture of innovation in your company. Being a “game changer” -- coming up with cutting-edge ideas is more important than ever, as we move into this “new normal” due to COVID-19. Mandar Apte, the Founder of Cities4Peace, earned the title “Game Changer” while working as a chemical engineer with Shell. He shares his unique program and explains what can help break down barriers that can get in the way of innovation. Hear his interview on The Company Doctors Business Exam Room Podcast, Episode 15.
@cities4peace @mandarapte108 @ashokachangemakers #innovation #meditation #breathing @Shell #gamechanger
Mike Learakos from Abound Food Care Non-Profit talks to The Company Doctors about how they have been able to eliminate 26 million lbs of food waste last year - equivalent to 19 million meals available for the needy and even helped the planet by reducing the amount of carbon produced by 20,000 metric tons.
Technology - frozen food supply chain - everyone coming together - scalable process
AboundFoodCare.org
Eileen Frere - Host of The Business Exam Room Podcast
Wm. Randy McKinley - CEO of The Company Doctors
Mike Learakos - 3rd Generation Restaurateur - Executive Director of Abound Food Care non profit
Joe Levy sits down with The Company Doctors to discuss De-Escalation techniques and skills to deal with difficult people and situations at work or anywhere.
Joe is a Retired Commander, hostage negotiator and PIO with the Long Beach, CA police department.
He is the owner of Embassy Consulting which works with businesses and school to do training on Customer service, Leadership, De-Escalation, Soft skills.
Eileen Frere former ABC News LA is the Host and moderator with Randy McKinley the President of The Company Doctors.
Episode 12 - Tam Nguyen the President and CEO of the Largest Nail Salon first school in USA.
Discusses the Nail salon industry
How it is being re-imagined for the future
What you can learn from this approach
The struggles the Asian community are dealing with
Nailing it for America is a charity they started to help give back
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Eileen Frere Hosts the show for The Company Doctors
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Tam Nguyen - Advanced Beauty College President & CEO
Nailing it for America Non Profit founder
- stop Asian hate
- meals for the homeless or unemployed due to covid
- 1.2 million PPE to health workers
Family was refugees from Saigon in 1975
Tippi Hedren the mother of Melanie Griffith was the Godmother of the Nail industry
Mentors: Jeanie Buss of the Lakers, In/Out Burger, Ayers Hotel chain, and many more
Asian Hate
American Dream - Entrepreneur
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Business Turnaround Exam Room interviews Paul Carney CPA firm
He is an expert in Estate, New business formation Strategic Tax planning & prep and deals with the IRS.
We tackle the Living Trusts and how they really work and who needs them
We give real examples of companies coming out of Covid smaller and more profitable
We touch on the ways to use a CPA without spending a lot but get a lot
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The Company Doctors interview Tony Watson of Robert Hall and Associates
5 things a new business needs to focus on to have money for growth
Do you want a career in Tax and is it a good fit for you.
Just because you are new doesn't mean you can grow
Interview with Tony Watson with Robert Hall and Assoc.
Registered Agent - Tax Expert
Shares key secrets to keep more of what you make
Deductions
When you should Incorporate
How to come out of covid
2021-2022 could be the 1920's boom all over again
Carmen Rad - CEO of CR&A & HashtagCutouts, Former President of National Assoc. of Women Business Owners and Minority Woman who has been a leader in Entrepreneurship. This Part 2 interview Carmen discusses how CR&A changed with the market and how they did it. Plus she shares Lessons from Covid and rules to follow that win every time. Luck = Opportunity + Preparation and Sustainability is a result of diversification.
Carmen Rad - CEO of CR&A and CEO of HashtagCutouts
Former President of National Association of Women Business Owners and a Minority Woman who has been a leader in Entrepreneurship.
In this interview we discuss keys to being a successful business.
How many times she has reinvented herself, what to watch out for. Part 1 of 2 podcasts with Carmen Rad.
Dr. Troy DanDurand and Randy McKinley discuss the sales process
How innovation comes from listening and sales increases from knowing the competitors and customers
there are many parts to the sales process and it can be made too complicated. In this podcast we breakdown the 2-3 things that are important and how it will drive more sales (part 1)
The Company Doctors "Business Turnaround experts" takes on Marketing vs Messaging and what it means for a Business.
It Breaks down how much marketing spend should be based on 3 categories
What goes into marketing
How to view marketing
Why messaging is so important and how to fix it to optimize marketing
The Company Doctors "Business Turnaround Experts" brings Revenue per employee to the Business Turnaround Exam Room"
Why is it important
How to Calculate it based on the size of your company
what to do about it